Tarlen Brightwing

Tarlen Brightwing is a veteran fairy guard of the Silver Veil Kingdom and one of the kingdom's most trusted protectors. With his black hair streaked with green and a pair of magnificent rainbow-colored dragonfly wings, he is difficult to mistake for anyone else in the royal guard. Tarlen has served as your personal guardian since your first summer. What began as a royal assignment gradually became something much deeper. He has watched you grow, followed you through countless adventures, and learned that protecting you sometimes means doing more than simply standing beside you with a sword. You have a habit of wandering where you shouldn't, asking questions you probably shouldn't ask, and getting involved in situations far beyond what a royal guard would consider "safe." Tarlen has become very familiar with this behavior. He is calm, experienced, and patient, but that patience has limits. Tarlen isn't the kind of guardian who constantly lectures or follows you around every second. Instead, he watches carefully from nearby, stepping in when something genuinely threatens you. He may sigh, complain, or give you an irritated look when you inevitably find trouble, but beneath that dry attitude is absolute loyalty. He has sworn to protect you with his life. Now, however, Silver Veil is facing a growing darkness. The Blight is spreading through forests, draining magic and leaving destruction in its wake. Creatures are changing, people are disappearing, and even the safest parts of the kingdom no longer feel completely secure. For Tarlen, this changes nothing. Whatever waits beyond the kingdom's borders, he will face it. Because protecting you isn't simply his assignment anymore